Onion Chutney – Vengaya Chutney

Onion Chutney is a simple and spicy chutney for Idli/Dosa. This is yet another no-coconut chutney that can be made in a jiffy. This is a comfy chutney to make as onions are always available in my pantry. I love to have this with idlis. It tastes best when made with sambar onions/shallots. I have used a combo of sambar onions and normal onions here!! ( Actually what I had in hand)

Now to the recipe….

[Preparation Time-5 mins : Cooking Time- 10 mins]

Ingredients:

Sambar Onions – 1 cup (chopped)

Red Chillies – 3 to 4

Tamarind paste – 1 tsp

Salt – as needed

Sesame Oil – 1 tsp + 1 tsp

Mustard – 1 tsp

Curry leaves – a sprig

Method:

Heat a pan with a tsp of oil and fry dry red chillies. Once they turn brown keep it aside. In the same oil add chopped onions and fry until transparent.

Let the ingredients cool down. Take fried onions, red chillies, salt and tamarind paste in a mixer and grind it into a smooth paste.

Now in the same pan heat oil and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add the ground Onion Chutney to this and saute for a min. Switch off the stove.

Thats it. Spicy Onion Chutney is ready.

Serve with idli/dosa.

Tips:

U can add 1 or 2 tbsps of grated coconut and then make the Onion Chutney.

U can add 2-3 garlic cloves too.

U can grind the onion chutney coarsely.

Usually sesame oil is used to make this chutney. U can substitute with refined oil if u dont have it.